2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1732 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford E-150 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Ford Land Rover
Model E-150 Discovery
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Torque 388 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 972 kg 2704 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 2060 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 86 L


 

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